Thursday, February 20, 2014

We're Growing Together!

Look at these little ones sitting up all on their own and learning to be more independent as well!

Domain: Social and Emotional Development Strand: Self

Topic: Self concept, begin to understand self as a separate person from others.

This boy is doing well with controlling his head and neck while doing "tummy time"

Domain: physical well-being and motor development

Strand: Motor development Topic: Large muscle, balance and coordination: Demonstrate strength and control of head, arms, legs and trunk using purposeful movements.

Such a happy little guy!

This boy loves to play with this stuffed bear!

Domain: Approaches toward learning

Strand: Initiative Topic: Initiative and curiosity: Show interest in people and objects.

Look at her go!

Domain: Physical well-being and motor development Strand: motor development Topic: Large muscle, balance and coordination: move with increasing coordination and balance, with or without adult support and/or assistive device.

Playing together is fun!

He also loves to look at this colorful ladybug!

These girls enjoyed painting!

Domain: Approaches toward learning Strand: Initiative Topic: Initiative and curiosity: Explore the environment through a variety of sensory-motor activity. Demonstrate a willingness to try new activities and experiences.

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Penny McGaughey

About Penny

Penny is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio. Penny has two children and a grandson. She has been working with children for over 20 years. As an infant teacher Penny strives to provide the love and care that infants deserve, while helping them learn through exploration.

The Infant Class

The ratio for the infant class is 1:4. The infant class has a maximum group size of 8 infants.

Highlights:* RIE ApproachSome basic building blocks of the RIE Approach:

Basic trust in the child to be an initiator, an explorer and a self learner.

An environment for the child that is physically safe, cognitively challenging andemotionally nurturing.

Time for uninterrupted play.

Freedom to explore and interact with other infants.

Involvement of the child in all care activities to allow the child to become an active participant rather than a passive recipient.

Sensitive observation of the child inorder to understand his/her needs.

* Keeping in line with the RIE Approach, infants are not confined in any equipment. They are held during feedings, and as much as possible!

* Penny encourages the infants to use basic sign language in addition to spoken words to communicate.

* We provide a private area for mothers to come in and feed their babies.

*Toys are sanitized daily. Toys that have been put into a child's mouth are sanitized immediately.

*Detailed notes about the day (feedings, diapering, napping, and any other important information) are logged on the Infant Daily Sheet. Penny also keeps a journal for each child that is updated and sent home weekly.